Blaze at cafe next to NZ’s oldest building ‘suspicious’, FENZ says
A fire at a cafe next to New Zealand’s oldest surviving building is being investigated as suspicious. By…
Alleged burglar seriously injured in confrontation with occupants
An alleged armed burglar is in hospital after entering a property in Mangawhai – where he was disarmed…
Two dead after separate North island crashes
Two people have died overnight in separate car crashes. Police found one person dead last night in Maungakaramea…
Arrests over Northland Four Square ram raid, tavern burglary
Three people, including two teenagers, have been arrested and charged following burglaries at a Northland supermarket and bar…
‘Good for its age’: New Zealand’s oldest house being re-roofed
The 204-year-old Kemp House in Kerikeri has disappeared from view — wrapped in a “white waterproof membrane” while…
Far North councillor’s parliamentary bid may force $100k by-election
Far North ratepayers could face a $100,000 by-election if Kerikeri-based councillor Davina Smolders resigns to pursue a parliamentary…
Northland severe thunderstorm warning lifted, East Coast still under heavy rain warning
Conditions could still be dangerous after the storm had passed, according to National Emergency Management Agency advice shared…
Heavy rain watch issued as wet weather approaches upper North Island
A heavy rain watch has been issued for parts of the upper North Island as a band of…
Wider appeal after man charged over child sexual abuse material
A Northland man is facing child sexual abuse material charges after community concerns led police to the discovery…
‘Couple of degrees colder’: Severe frosts to grip New Zealand tonight
MetService is forecasting severe overnight frosts across large parts of the country tonight, with the forecaster warning “the…
Rapist who blamed arson on local Māori released on 10th parole attempt
Prominent Northland farmer and anti-Treaty activist Allan Titford has been granted parole on his 10th attempt, after serving…
‘A giant dating game’: Where councils stand as merger deadline looms
The clock is ticking on the Government’s amalgamation deadline. Councils have until August 9 to find a merger…